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Puppet Power
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The tradition of using shadow puppets to tell stories dates back thousands of years, making it one of the oldest forms of motion-picture storytelling. Shadow puppet theater originated in India and China, where the tradition lives on today. Shadow puppets are often used to convey culturally important stories, such as myths, legends, folklore, and religious stories.
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| Add a Tech Twist | Optional: Consider showing the partons a classic shadow puppet video clip, such as Sleeping Beauty |
| Hints for uses in your library | This is a great way to add the "art" in STEAM! Try placing lamps around the room for best shadow results |
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| Originating Source | PBS Learning Media |
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